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Millennium Broadband Solutions · 11 hours ago

Category Buyer

Delavan, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

Millennium Broadband Solutions is a leader in the broadband solutions industry, seeking a Category Buyer to enhance their supply chain operations. The Category Buyer will manage purchasing activities, ensure timely order execution, and build strong relationships with suppliers while supporting inventory management and operational excellence.

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Responsibilities

Place accurate, compliant POs based on Category Manager direction and supplier strategies

Audit pricing, freight terms, lead times, and ship-from logic prior to placement

Monitor open orders, confirmations, and backorders to ensure timely delivery and follow-through

Convert demand signals and forecasts into purchasing actions while prioritizing existing stock and transfers

Support inventory turns, Days on Hand (DOH), cost improvement targets and Slow Moving Inventory (SMI) reduction

Proactively escalate risks regarding excess, slow-moving, or misaligned stock

Act as the primary professional contact for order execution and delivery coordination

Log and resolve supplier issues, including late shipments, damages, and packaging concerns

Communicate supplier constraints and identify potential innovations or insights to share with internal teams

Assist the Deal Desk with accurate sourcing, availability, and lead-time data for quotes

Partner with warehouse teams to resolve receiving, labeling, and storage discrepancies

Provide stakeholders with clear status updates and escalate exceptions outside established guardrails

Maintain precise records within NetStock and ensure clean documentation of all supplier communications

Adhere to established purchasing workflows, approval processes, and inventory policies

Participate in initiatives to enhance purchasing efficiency and execution quality

Qualification

Purchasing ExecutionSupplier Relationship ManagementInventory ManagementData IntegrityProcess Improvement

Required

Execute day-to-day purchasing activities in alignment with category strategies, supplier programs, and inventory objectives

Translate demand signals, forecasts, and project requirements into accurate, timely purchase orders

Protect margin integrity, inventory health, and supplier performance standards

Build strong working relationships with assigned suppliers

Ensure clear communication, reliable execution, and timely issue resolution